FAQ’sWhat’s the first step and what are the Legal Requirements? Under The Marriage Act of 1961 there are certain obligations that you, as a couple intending to get married, must meet prior to a marriage ceremony. You must both be over the age of 18 years, or have the appropriate permission and not be married or in a prohibited relationship. At your ceremony you must have two witnesses with a minimum age of 18 years. You need to complete the Notice of Intended marriage form at least one month prior to the ceremony going ahead. You will need to provide evidence of your place and date of birth. If you were born in Australia, that’s your birth certificate or as of the 1st of July 2014 your passport. If born overseas, a passport from your country of birth or your birth certificate. If you have been married before, you will need to prove how that marriage ended – either a divorce certificate or a death certificate for your former spouse. You will also need a drivers licence or some other form of identification with a photo of you on itHow far ahead should I book? Once you have started making your arrangements, you should book a celebrant – it can be disappointing to find that they are already booked. Simply contact me to check my availability or to make an appointment where we can discuss all your wedding requirements. There is no obligation or charge for this interview. You can contact me by phone or by email. Where can we get married? You can choose to be married anywhere that suits you. Port Fairy, Warrnambool and the surrounding areas have an abundance of beautiful places. There are sandy beaches, beautiful public and private gardens, beautiful galleries and charming old buildings. The choice is yoursWhat does it cost to get married? There are no fixed prices as each celebrant will set their own fee. However, unlike some celebrant I do not have staggered fees – my fee is the same for every couple – regardless of the size of your wedding. I put the same amount of care into your ceremony if I am speaking to 2 guests or 200. It is your special day and I am there to ensure you enjoy it. Choosing the perfect celebrant for you is definitely one decision that shouldn’t be based on price. You should feel comfortable with your celebrant, confident that he or she can communicate, listen and then deliver your perfect ceremony. Remember that most of the work a celebrant does is before the ceremony, their presence on the day is generally the “tip of the iceberg”. What does the Fee include? Planning and compiling your ceremony Completion of all your legal paper work. An on-site rehearsal at a mutually convenient time. Your wedding ceremony conducted in a relaxed and pleasant manner. Use of my sound system including microphones and facilities for your music to be played on a cd or iPod Government approved Wedding Certificate. (With papers to apply for the registered copy) Registration of your Marriage with the Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages.